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Surrey-Serpentine River · British Columbia

5 candidates for 1 seat

Everyone is compared on the same 12 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.

Bio

Errol Povah

Errol Povah is a Royal Canadian Navy veteran, Victim Services volunteer, 30-year BC Ferry employee and lifelong activist on social issues. He is running for the Freedom Party of BC in Surrey-Serpentine River.

Jessy Sahota Elected — unofficial result

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Judy Higginbotham

Judy Higginbotham taught elementary and junior high school and worked as a writer, editor and broadcaster. She was a Surrey councillor for 25 years and has lived in Surrey since 1976; she is running for CentreBC in Surrey-Serpentine River.

Sikander Kang

Sikander Kang is a healthcare professional and small business owner who manages five physiotherapy clinics in the Lower Mainland. He is the BC NDP candidate in Surrey-Serpentine River.

Todd Holowchak

Todd Holowchak is a business leader and 16-year Surrey-Serpentine River resident. He is a husband and father, and is running for OneBC.

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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Investigate forced COVID-19 vaccination.

  • Says people were forced to inject dangerous covid vaccination
  • Calls it against human dignity and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
  • Pledges to work to bring those responsible to justice
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“People were forced to inject dangerous covid vaccination. This is against basic human dignity and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Many people have been dying since taking it. I will work to bring the culprits to justice.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Commits to repeal the Health Professions and Occupations Act.

  • Asked by the HPOA candidate questionnaire (Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance): "Will you commit to repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and replacing it with legislation, built with the professions and the public, that keeps politics out of health care?"
  • Commit to repealing the HPOA
  • Keep health-profession oversight independent and free from political interference
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“Yes. We support repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and working with the professions to keep their oversight independent and free from political interference.”

Source: HPOA and the 2026 BC Election | Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance · October 11, 2026

Confidence:High

Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Bring in more nurse practitioners and doctors; speed up wait times.

  • Bring in more nurse practitioners and doctors
  • Speed up wait times
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“Health care. bring in more nurse practitioners and doctors and speed up the wait times.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Recruit more health workers and protect services families count on.

  • Support recruiting more health workers
  • Protect services families count on
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“As a healthcare professional and small business owner, I’ll also support our work to recruit more health workers, protect services families count on, and support a stronger local economy in Surrey-Serpentine River.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Build housing for families.

  • Build housing for families
  • Support community sports, arts and culture
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Building our community; build housing for families, eliminate portables, support community sports, arts and culture equally”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Suspend 10 cents/L fuel tax, cap grocery profits, freeze ICBC rates.

  • Suspend 10 cents per litre of provincial fuel tax
  • Stop gas companies from price gouging
  • Cap grocery giants’ profit margins on essentials
  • Extend ICBC’s rate freeze for three years
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“In my first 100 days, I’ll advance our affordability plan to suspend 10 cents per litre of provincial fuel tax, stop gas companies from price gouging, cap grocery giants’ profit margins on essentials, and extend ICBC’s rate freeze for three years.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Economy & jobs

Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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End the SOGI 123 program in schools.

  • End what he calls the harmful SOGI 123 agenda targeting children
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I would end SOGI 123 agenda targeting children.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Schools: basics first, parents’ rights, classrooms not portables.

  • Basics first, parents’ rights
  • Move Surrey students out of portables and into classrooms
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“3. Schools: basics first, parents’ rights, classrooms not portables”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

No website or social media listed

Eliminate taxes charged in the name of climate change.

  • Eliminate taxes charged in the name of the climate change hoax
  • Says these taxes put undue burden on families without any benefit
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I will eliminate taxes in the name of climate change hoax. It’s putting undue burden on families without any benefit.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

No website or social media listed

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Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Sahota backs an Anti-Extortion Action Plan with dedicated investigators and a repeat-offender court stream for violent criminals.

  • Quoted in the Conservative Party's Oct 14 Anti-Extortion Action Plan announcement, launched in Surrey
  • Would add specialized investigators for extortion cases and clear reporting and protection pathways
  • Would establish a dedicated repeat-offender court stream, strengthen bail enforcement and expand electronic monitoring
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“No business owner should have to choose between paying off criminals and keeping their family safe. Under the NDP, extortionists have been emboldened. My plan will chase down the people behind these threats and make sure every family and business that comes forward is protected.”

Source: Conservatives Will Crack Down on Gangs and Lock Up Violent Offenders | Conservative Party of British Columbia · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

No website or social media listed

More police and a 4-pillars approach to public safety.

  • More police
  • Use 4 pillars approach: prevention, enforcement, rehabilitation and harm reduction
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Public safety. More police and use 4 pillars approach: prevention, enforcement, rehabilitation and harm reduction.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Todd Holowchak OneBC

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End safe supply; turn consumption sites into recovery centres.

  • End safe supply
  • Turn consumption sites into recovery centres
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“I’ll press to end safe supply, turn consumption sites into recovery centres, pass a Parental Bill of Rights, and speak up for getting Surrey students out of portables and into classrooms.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Repeal DRIPA; one law for every British Columbian.

  • Repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA)
  • One law for everyone: equal rights, protected private property
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“I’ll fight for one law for every British Columbian, including repealing DRIPA, so no one has special rights, everyone is equal under the law and private property is protected.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Errol Povah Freedom Party of BC

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Jessy Sahota Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Judy Higginbotham CentreBC

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Sikander Kang BC NDP

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Todd Holowchak OneBC

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Cut income taxes 25%, lower PST to 5%, balance the budget in four years.

  • Cut every income-tax bracket by 25%
  • Lower the PST to 5%
  • Balance the budget within four years
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Government should create conditions for success, not punish it with confiscatory taxes. I’ll push for OneBC’s 25% cut to every income-tax bracket, lowering the PST to 5% and balancing the budget within four years.”

Source: B.C. VOTES: Meet the candidates for Surrey-Serpentine River · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

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